Description: He stands about 4'1" and wears a brown costume with the symbols of luck on his torso. His right leg appears badly burned and disfigured. His auburn hair is singed and shortened. His fierce hazel eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with his opinion, he thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, he can get violently argumentative. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Merchant arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and he is greedy

Ideals: Opinionated, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 160 gp.

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with wide-brimmed hat. He keeps his white hair in a pixie cut. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He is curt in most of his responses. He prefers to keep his word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: When he was but 4 years old his parents immigrated from the east. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Gnomes in the east were limited. He became a Dilettante soon after.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and sabotage a competitor

Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Fearful. Bonds: Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 500 sp.

Description: Her right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise she appears quite healthy. She wears a black tunic with blue highlights, and long violet pants that bunch up around her shoes. Her bronze crest is drawn into a tight pony tail with a cross scrunchie. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are gold.

Personality: She has two modes she varies between. On the job she is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job she is a party animal. She has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her mother always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. She made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. Lacking all sense, she decided to go on an adventure. She picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: Meet up once more with her childhood friend; and halfling compassion

Flaws: Fearful, Antagonistic, Racist. Bonds: Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 600 sp.

Description: She has a large blue mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into her grey robe. Her attire stands in sharp contrast to her monstrous two handed axe, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a dagger on it. Her tied-back hair is blonde. She has green eyes and a blue hat with a grey feather.

Personality: She is not truly malevolent, but she is obsessed with poetry. She constantly tries to fill her life with poetry. She takes great joy in being the best Miner in town.

History: Syllin hails from a village terrorized by dire rats. She was taken from her home at a very young age. She's also a talented Bather, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and to be a bather again

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Job, Enemies, Slave, Rich. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 11000 cp.

Description: Runty and weak-looking, he wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. He has styled his red hair well, parting it to the right. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He is inclined to make off color jokes and interpret anything that could be construed as such as innuendo. He is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Umpen was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. When Umpen reached his early adolescence his Gnome mother passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, he decided to travel. His rounds led him into the Army with a few individuals who would become his life-long companions. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world.

Ideals: Joker, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Mentor, Military. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: Coral (110 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.